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Opinion: The COVID-19 Pandemic Will Be Over When Americans Think It Is

Tue, 2023-01-31 12:41 — mike kraft

The COVID-19 Pandemic Will Be Over When Americans Think It Is How will we know when the COVID-19 pandemic is over in the U.S.? Steven Phillips on how we have to think differently about risk today YahooNews

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"Here’s my proposed definition: the country will not fully emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic until most people in our diverse nation accept the risk and consequences of exposure to a ubiquitous SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19."

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COVID vaccine boosters greatly lower risk of death in adults, emergency room visits in kids--new studies

Tue, 2023-01-31 11:48 — mike kraft

Studies: COVID vaccine boosters lower risk of death in adults, ED visits in kids Boosters lower the risk of death among adults more than 90% and increase protection against severe disease in children aged 5 to 11 years by 77%, new data reveal. CIDRAP

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Overview of the complications Coronavirus Can Cause

Tue, 2023-01-31 11:38 — mike kraft

Complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19) People with COVID-19 and underlying health conditions could expect complications like acute respiratory failure, ARDs, liver or cardiac injury, among others. See the full list here. WebMD

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WHO seeks 'reinforced' role in global health and faces funding issues at key meeting

Mon, 2023-01-30 09:53 — mike kraft

Under-funded WHO seeks 'reinforced' role in global health at key meeting The World Health Organization will push at its board meeting this week for an expanded role in tackling the next global health emergency after COVID-19, but is still seeking answers on how to fund it, according to health policy experts. Jennifer Rigby,Emma Farge Reuters

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Although kids fight off COVID-19 quickly, they don't develop adaptive immunity --study

Mon, 2023-01-30 09:24 — mike kraft

Kids fight off COVID-19 quickly but don't develop adaptive immunity - UPI.com Children's amped-up immune systems allow them to beat back COVID-19 easily, producing a strong initial response that quickly slaps away the virus. But there might be a price to be paid for that sharp reaction. UPI

Because the initial response provides such a swift takedown, kids' immune systems don't remember the virus and don't adapt to be prepared for future infections, according to scientists with the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Sydney.

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All countries 'dangerously unprepared' for future pandemics, warns IFRC

Mon, 2023-01-30 09:15 — mike kraft

All countries 'dangerously unprepared' for future pandemics, says IFRC The world is "dangerously unprepared" for future pandemics, the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) say in a report published on Monday, calling on countries to update their preparedness plans by year-end. Reuters Reuters

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WHO extends public health emergency over Covid but signals end could come soon

Mon, 2023-01-30 09:07 — mike kraft

WHO says Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, but pandemic is at a 'transition point' | CNN Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Monday, but it acknowledged the pandemic is at a "transition point." Katherine Dillinger CNN

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WHO’s International Health Regulations Emergency Committee discussed the pandemic on Friday at its 14th meeting on Covid-19, and Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus concurred that the public health emergency of international concern, or PHEIC, declaration should continue. ...

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CDC urges people with weak immune systems to take extra precautions after Evusheld deemed ineffective

Fri, 2023-01-27 17:24 — mike kraft

CDC urges people with weak immune systems to take extra precautions after Covid subvariants knock out Evusheld Evusheld was a key antibody treatment taken by people with weak immune systems as an added layer of protection. Spencer Kimball CNBC

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These precautions include wearing a high quality mask and social distancing when it’s not possible to avoid crowded indoor spaces, according to the CDC.

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